Computer Science
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time | 2 | October | find out | €2739 per year |
Our tuition fees will not exceed 3000 euros per year. Scholarship and fee waivers are available for international students, for more information visit our website.
About Computer Science, MSc - at University of Padua
The Master’s degree programme strengthens and deepens the cultural background in the fundamental areas of computer science, introduces the most recent and advanced fields of computer science, and provides some basic skills to investigate a research project in computational disciplines.
Programme structure
The programme is organised in three main study tracks:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Internet, Mobile and Security
- Programming Languages, Systems and Algorithms
Students will build their own study plan choosing among a wide offer of course units in:
Computability, Advanced Algorithms, Modern Programming Paradigms, Mobile Programming and Multimedia Systems, Formal Methods of Programming Languages, Computer and Network Security, Concurrent, Distributed and Real-time Systems, Wireless Networks, Advanced Web Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Machine and Deep Learning, Cognitive Services, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Bioinformatics, Game Theory, Combinatorial Optimization, Type Theory.
Career opportunities
Master graduates typically assume managing and leading roles in ICT organizations and may contribute and lead R&D ICT projects in public organizations and private companies. The growth of the ICT job market continues to be very positive, hence the outlook is very promising. The master degree allows to apply to the admission competitions for the PhD programs in Computer Science or related disciplines.
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Entry requirements
Contact University of Padua to find course entry requirements.
Why study at University of Padua
1) A diverse portfolio of study programmes – a multidisciplinary university offering a cutting-edge portfolio of study programmes.
2) High-quality education – top-250 Times Higher Education university, top-160 QS Employability Ranking 2020, first in Italy for the quality of its teaching. A qualification from the University of Padua means the achievement of an ambitious objective and a recognised education.
3) World-leading research university – best Italian university for the quality of research results (ANVUR). Among the best European universities for the number of the top 10% most frequently cited publications.
4) Quality support services – 90% students satisfied with their academic career and their student life (AlmaLaurea).
5) One of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe – established in 1222, the University has a glorious history and boasts among its scholars and professors Galileo Galilei and Elena L. Cornaro-Piscopia, the first ever woman to receive an academic degree from a university in 1678.
6) An international community – 2.100 international students welcomed in 2021 and a long tradition of international cooperation, participation in international networks of excellence as well as in research and education projects, welcoming students and scholars from all over the world.
7) Competitive tuition fees and scholarships – the University offers competitive tuition fees in comparison to other top-ranked European universities, plus a vast array of scholarships for students with an excellent study record.
8) A univer- city! – a unique learning environment in a university which is deeply connected to its city and urban pattern. University students represent 30% of the city population.
9) A city, unlike any other – Padua blends historical tradition, art and culture with flourishing business and service industries.
10) Strategic location – easy connections to main Italian and international cities allow you to travel for tourism or visiting home.